DDUGKY
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
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States / UT: Rajasthan
Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Rural Development
Department: Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation
Nodal department: Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Target beneficiaries: Rural Youth, Women, SC, ST, Minorities
Tags: Skill Development, Rural Youth, Employment, Training, Livelihood, Government Scheme, India, MoRD, NRLM, Sustainable Employment, Career Progression, Job Placement
Details
The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) was announced by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) on September 25, 2014. It is part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) and aims to diversify the incomes of rural poor families while addressing the career aspirations of rural youth aged 15 to 35 years from poor families. DDU-GKY supports various government initiatives such as Make In India, Digital India, Smart Cities, and Start-Up India. The program is designed to train rural youth and place them in jobs, thereby contributing to India's demographic dividend. DDU-GKY operates in 28 states and union territories, impacting youth across 689 districts and has trained over 990,000 candidates, with over 530,000 placed in jobs as of April 1, 2020.
Benefits
- - Skill training for rural youth
- Job placement support
- Focus on sustainable employment
- Support for career progression
- Access to a larger ecosystem for better future opportunities
- Skill training for rural youth
- Job placement support
- Focus on sustainable employment
- Support for career progression
- Access to a larger ecosystem for better future opportunities
Eligibility
Rural youth aged 15 to 35 years from poor families, with a focus on SC/ST, minorities, and women.
Application Process
Online
Applications can be submitted online or offline. Required documents include:
- Aadhar Card Copy
- Caste Certificate Copy
- Address Proof Copy
- Bank Passbook Copy
- Education Qualification Marksheet/Certificate Copy
- Passport Size Photo
For more information, visit the Beneficiary Data Portal.
Additional guidelines and circulars can be found here:
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
Official links
- https://jaipur.rajasthan.gov.in/scheme/detail/584
- https://jankalyanfile.rajasthan.gov.in/Files//Content/UploadFolder/Scheme/RSLDC/DDUGKY/DOC_584_744064bf-ce4d-4659-8b64-f82cd19d97d5.pdf
- https://jankalyanfile.rajasthan.gov.in/Files//Content/UploadFolder/Scheme/RSLDC/DDUGKY/DOC_584_d82aa4b5-3cae-43ec-aa04-d8c65dcd5e29.pdf
- https://jankalyanfile.rajasthan.gov.in/Files//Content/UploadFolder/Scheme/RSLDC/DDUGKY/DOC_584_aefede05-7f9f-4f11-8a4a-faeb7c68038a.pdf
- https://jankalyanfile.rajasthan.gov.in/Files//Content/UploadFolder/Scheme/RSLDC/DDUGKY/DOC_584_876dc230-fa29-4aef-b79c-9ec631299b8a.pdf
References
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details
- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
How to Apply for Government Schemes?
The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:
- Check eligibility criteria
- Collect required documents
- Fill the application form
- Submit the application online or at the relevant office
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